(Senior) Research Scientist - for Denmark residents only

Senior Research Scientist At Novonesis, we harness the power of biology to drive sustainable solutions for some of the world’s biggest challenges. In Microbial Physiology, we play a critical role in advancing microbial biosolutions across Novonesis’ businesses — from Food & Beverages to Planetary Health. We are now looking for a (Senior) Research Scientist to expand and strengthen our expertise in lactic acid bacteria physiology, with a strong focus on Fresh Dairy applications. You will join a highly engaged, multicultural team of scientists and technicians based in Hørsholm, Denmark, working at the forefront of microbiology to enable innovative, impactful products. The Role & Your Impact In this role, you will contribute directly to the development of next‑generation microbial biosolutions for the Fresh Dairy business. Your work will combine deep scientific understanding with practical application, ensuring our solutions deliver strong performance for customers. Your key responsibilities will include: Investigating molecular, biochemical, and physiological properties of microbial biosolutions, with a primary focus on lactic acid bacteria Exploring, developing, implementing, and applying emerging technologies for characterization and development of microbial biosolutions within food applications Contributing to multiple innovation projects, collaborating closely across R&D, Applied R&D, and other stakeholders along the value chain Applying scientific insights to support strain screening, strain and culture development, and optimization of performance and growth conditions The role is globally relevant and combines execution, optimization, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on scientific depth and business impact. What You’ll Need to Be Successful A PhD in Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, or a related field such as Biochemistry or Biotechnology Solid expertise in: Physiology of lactic acid bacteria Dairy microbiology and chemistry Cutting‑edge microbiology technologiesExperimental design and data science Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in research or applied R&D roles Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken Additional Skills & Interests We Value Experience working close to industrial or customer‑driven dairy challenges A strong interest and experience in dairy starter cultures, particularly related to texture development Experience in mode‑of‑action/mechanistic studies of lactic acid bacteria in food matrices Ways of Working On‑site role (office and laboratory based) in Hørsholm, Denmark Full‑time position (37 hours/week) with regular working hours No travel requirements Location Hørsholm, Gammel Venlighedsvej, Denmark Employment and Equal Opportunity Statement We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr